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Ronald Reagan

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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.

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Dec 18, 1986

He will outrank all other officers of the Armed Forces except the Chairman but is not considered by law a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff unless serving as Acting Chairman.

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Dec 18, 1986

The Vice Chairman, who must be confirmed by the Senate, will serve a 2-year term and can be reappointed.

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Dec 18, 1986

The Vice Chairman will serve as Acting Chairman of the JCS in the Chairman's absence.

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Dec 17, 1986

He has had a distinguished Foreign Service career and was a major player in the important arena of United States-Soviet relations.

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Dec 17, 1986

Nancy and I were deeply distressed and concerned to learn about Bill Casey's condition.

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Dec 17, 1986

He is a talented, dedicated, and able public servant, whose service to this administration and to our country is deeply valued.

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Dec 17, 1986

Dr. Alton G. Keel, Jr., to be the U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

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Dec 17, 1986

I wish him the very best, expressing my personal gratitude for his outstanding service for over 5 years in this most challenging assignment.

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Dec 15, 1986

The revitalization of the domestic machine tool industry is primarily the industry's own responsibility.

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Dec 15, 1986

We do not anticipate that domestic machine tool prices will rise significantly as a result of the actions announced today.

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Dec 15, 1986

The combined effect of the actions announced today will create new market opportunities for U.S. machine tool manufacturers of about 3,300 units provided that demand remains constant.

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Dec 15, 1986

We must get on with the business at hand and put this issue behind us.

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Dec 15, 1986

There is an absolute need to get on with the business of government.

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Dec 15, 1986

This legal process obtains the facts before Congress, but does not prevent those responsible for any wrongdoing from being brought to justice.

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Dec 15, 1986

Japan and Taiwan have agreed to voluntarily restrain the level of their machine tool exports to this country for a period of 5 years beginning in January 1987.

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Dec 15, 1986

It is my desire to have the full story about Iran come out now.

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Dec 15, 1986

I appreciate the willingness of Japan and Taiwan to discuss these questions of common importance in a cooperative and constructive manner.

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Dec 15, 1986

There is an urgent need for full disclosure of all facts surrounding the Iranian controversy.

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Dec 15, 1986

I am pleased to announce today a number of actions we are taking to facilitate the revitalization of the United States machine tool industry.

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